stage
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/steɪd͡ʒ/]
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Senses
1. stage (noun) — sense 1
Definition: A phase.
Example: He is in the recovery stage of his illness.
2. stage (noun) — sense 2
Definition: One of the portions of a device (such as a rocket or thermonuclear weapon) which are used or activated in a particular order, one after another.
Example: The first stage of the launcher burned out and separated after successfully boosting the payload onto a suborbital trajectory, but the engine of the upper stage failed to ignite to place the satellite into orbit.
3. stage (noun) — sense 3
Definition: A platform; a surface, generally elevated, upon which show performances or other public events are given.
Example: The band returned to the stage to play an encore.
4. stage (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To produce on a stage, to perform a play.
Example: The local theater group will stage "Pride and Prejudice".
5. stage (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To arrange in a manner intended to deceive.
Example: The salesman's demonstration of the new cleanser was staged to make it appear highly effective.
6. stage (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To furnish and decorate (a property) to make it more appealing to potential buyers.
Example: to stage a house or flat
Structure of the word
Roots:- steh₂ (Proto-Indo-European)
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